What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Processing Tech Intern position at JBT Corporation?
Overview ...
Overview
JBT is a diverse, global company with many needs for international management talent and great opportunities for experienced graduates. Our businesses are worldwide and opportunities are broad in scope.
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Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest fod processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers.
The Opportunity ...
Internship Overview
Interns will gain valuable on-the-job experience in key facets of Food Processing Technologies. They will learn and understand the development, application, and documentation of food processing techniques and/or technology as it relates to various testing activities conducted at the Food Processing Technology & Training Center. Additionally, the training will ensure that interns stay informed about new technology, industry trends, and practices.
Project Assignment
Each intern will be assigned a project to complete by the end of the internship, under the guidance of a project advisor. These projects will have real-world applications and will help interns develop essential skills, including:
- Research skills
- Data acquisition and analysis
- Presentation skills
Interns will practice their presentation skills by reporting their findings at the conclusion of their assignment. By the end of the internship, interns will have gained a real-time, hands-on appreciation for product testing, expected results, and the details of final outcomes.
Additional Opportunities
In addition to focusing on their assigned projects, interns will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world experience by participating in various customer tests in the tech center. These tests give students the opportunity to collaborate with our customers, who are recognized leaders in the food industry.
This is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this program may perform.
Why work at JBT ...
Preferred Areas of Study:
- Meat Science
- Food Science
- Biosystems Engineering
- Food Engineering
Pre-Requisites:
The Intern must have the following:
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and MS Outlook software applications
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Experience with multi-media presentation preparation.
- Ability to write technical reports and general business correspondence.
Work Environment:
Primarily clean laboratory or office conditions, occasionally loud equipment noise and high moisture levels. Exposed to possible hazards including heavy equipment, slippery footing, cold/hot temperatures, etc.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting and operating computer. Some lifting of materials, ingredients and substrates and moving of equipment. May be required to lift product for testing and demonstrations of equipment that weigh 50 lbs.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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